BEYOND MATERIALS
We always go beyond
POWER IN PARTNERSHIP
Who we are
Beyond Materials, a joint venture between the trading company Mitsubishi Corporation and the top management consultancy FEV Consulting, is the strategy and engineering consulting partner of choice for the materials and chemicals industry. Our team of experienced management consultants, engineers and material experts offer deep knowledge and expertise spanning engineering plastics, adhesives, ferrous & non-ferrous metals, ceramics, composites and more. We thrive in target industries that are driven by technically complex and highly engineered products, such as Automotive, Aerospace, or Energy.
We assist our clients in navigating transformation processes influenced by megatrends such as sustainability, electrification, and digitalization.
What makes us unique? We offer solutions to top management issues in a three-dimensional environment by bundling our vast experience in product & technology, material and strategy.
MATERIALS MATTER
Why materials ?
70% of all technical innovations are directly or indirectly attributed to advanced materials. Which is why we believe that the materials industry is often underestimated in its potential to shape future product design. At Beyond Materials, we are dedicated to elevating the materials industry, helping it take center stage and drive future growth. We especially aim to empower the materials industry to become a pivotal force in achieving a circular economy.
What we offer
Our customer-centric consulting and engineering solutions cover a range of well-proven services, methodologies and tools which aim to support our customers in either increasing their revenue or their profitability. For the former, we help our customers to increase their revenue potential by identifying new markets for their existing product portfolio, as well as new product opportunities based on their individual capabilities. On the other hand, our profitability focused solutions aim at ensuring the long-term profitability of our customers and doing the right things in the right way.
Portfolio transformation, environmental transformation and digital transformation - we support our customers' needs
Our contribution to society
At Beyond Materials, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on society through our innovative solutions in the materials and chemicals industry. By embracing digital transformation and leveraging artificial intelligence, we optimize processes and enhance decision-making to support the development of safer, more efficient, and sustainable products across various sectors. By advancing technologies that enhance product performance and promote environmental responsibility, we contribute to a better future for all. We strive to build long-term partnerships based on trust and mutual benefit. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create solutions that not only meet the needs of today but also safeguard the well-being of future generations.
CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The Material Lab
The Material Lab, located at FEV’s new Benchmarking Center in Aachen, Germany, is a center of excellence for cross-functional topics from the materials and mobility industries. It is a place where material “seeds” meet automotive “needs.”
JOIN FORCES
Beyond Materials Consortium
Become a member of our Beyond Materials Consortium – a collaborative network formed by globally leading industry players, researchers, and experts in the materials sector. We join forces to drive advancements in materials that benefit industry, society, and the environment.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
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